Rosiglitazone and Metformin (Cont.)

Alternatives to Rosiglitazone and Metformin

In general, type 2 diabetes treatment begins with lifestyle changes. If lifestyle changes are not effective at managing diabetes, medication (such as rosiglitazone and metformin) may be necessary.
 
The main goal of diabetes medicine is to lower blood sugar levels enough to reduce your risk of developing problems related to diabetes, such as heart, nerve, eye, or kidney problems. Because rosiglitazone and metformin can lower blood sugar levels, people may be able to lower their risk for developing problems related to high blood sugar.
 
For most people, rosiglitazone and metformin is quite effective at controlling blood sugar. It is also generally well-tolerated. However, side effects can occur, or the medicine may not work as well as needed. In these cases, you may need to combine this drug with another diabetes medicine, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. You may also wish to consider a substitute for rosiglitazone and metformin. These substitutes could include other combination medications or a different type of diabetes medication.
 
(Click Avandamet Alternatives to learn more about alternatives to rosiglitazone and metformin.)
 
To learn about controlling diabetes through lifestyle choices, click on any of the following eMedTV links:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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